Until about a year ago, when I started using essential oils, I'd never heard of fractionated coconut oil. It was recommended to me as a carrier oil and once I tried it, I fell in love. Unlike many of the oils in your kitchen cupboard, coconut oil absorbs completely and doesn't stain. This makes it a … [Read more...] about Fractionated Coconut Oil Uses

If you receive our newsletter you know that several months ago I mentioned giving up traditional shampoos and conditioners in favor of some really basic DIY hair products. I'm now going on six months without buying any hair products and making them all myself. I'm loving how clean my hair feels, how … [Read more...] about My Natural Hair Regimen

Every girl wants pretty beachy waves and naturally gorgeous hair, right? Right. The problem with curly hair is it often looks good right out of the shower. A little product may hold its beauty for a day, but day two or day three? FRIZZ. I don't know about you, but I can't wash my hair every day … [Read more...] about DIY: Sea Salt Curl Booster/Refresher for Curly Hair

You are prepared……you have food storage, water, first aid, bedding, 72 hour kits, what about medicine? Are you prepared in the event that you cannot get to a pharmacy during a catastrophe or crises? Well one solution might be to consider having essential oils on your shelf. A pure essential oil will … [Read more...] about 10 Essential Oils for Your Emergency Kit

If you've ever used an all natural beeswax lip balm like Burts Bees you know how amazing it can be on your lips, and how expensive it can be. Making your own is much cheaper and you control what goes in it!This DIY beeswax chapstick recipe is easy to make and costs less than 50 cents a tube, … [Read more...] about DIY Beeswax Lip Balm